Honda City Hatchback 1.5 E vs 1.5 V
Verdict
The Honda City Hatchback 1.5 E is the cleaner buy on paper: it costs RM90,900 against RM95,900 for the Honda City Hatchback 1.5 V, yet both use the same 1,498 cc petrol engine with 119 hp and 145 Nm, the same CVT, the same 10.7-second 0-100 km/h time, six airbags and AEB. The RM5,000 gap does not buy more performance, space or listed safety kit here. In fact, the E’s quoted top speed is 195 km/h versus 194 km/h for the V, which is academic in Malaysia.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback 1.5 E if you want the same listed engine, safety kit and cabin space for RM5,000 less.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback 1.5 V if its trim-specific equipment matters to you after checking the showroom specification sheet.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City Hatchback 1.5 E RM90,900; Honda City Hatchback 1.5 V RM95,900
- Top speed: Honda City Hatchback 1.5 E 195 km/h; Honda City Hatchback 1.5 V 194 km/h
- 0-100 km/h: Honda City Hatchback 1.5 E 10.7 s; Honda City Hatchback 1.5 V 10.7 s
- Power and torque: Honda City Hatchback 1.5 E 119 hp/145 Nm; Honda City Hatchback 1.5 V 119 hp/145 Nm
- Boot space: Honda City Hatchback 1.5 E 289 L; Honda City Hatchback 1.5 V 289 L
- Airbags: Honda City Hatchback 1.5 E 6; Honda City Hatchback 1.5 V 6
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 90,900✓ | RM 95,900 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 119 hp | 119 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 10.7 s | 10.7 s |
| Top speed | 195 km/h✓ | 194 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,350 mm | 4,350 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,748 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,488 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Boot space | 289 L | 289 L |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 90 | RM 90 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
1.5 E
- RM5,000 cheaper than the V
- Same 119 hp and 145 Nm output
- Same six airbags and AEB
- No listed mechanical advantage over the V
- Same 289 L boot space, so no practicality gain
- Equipment appeal depends on the final showroom spec
1.5 V
- Same 1,498 cc petrol engine and CVT
- Same 10.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Same five-seat cabin and 289 L boot
- Costs RM5,000 more than the E
- No extra listed power, torque or acceleration
- Quoted top speed is 1 km/h lower
1.5 E vs 1.5 V FAQ
Is the Honda City Hatchback 1.5 E or Honda City Hatchback 1.5 V better?
The Honda City Hatchback 1.5 E is better value on the listed numbers. It matches the V for engine output, acceleration, airbags, AEB, boot space and warranty while costing less.
What is the price difference?
The Honda City Hatchback 1.5 V costs RM5,000 more than the Honda City Hatchback 1.5 E.
Do the Honda City Hatchback 1.5 E and Honda City Hatchback 1.5 V have the same performance?
Yes. Both have a 1,498 cc petrol engine with 119 hp and 145 Nm, a CVT and front-wheel drive, with the same 10.7-second 0-100 km/h time.